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1
Which letter indicates the nation of Iraq?
c
a
d
b
2
Why would the fall of communism lead to independence movements for the Eurasian republics?
the Eurasian republics were dependent upon the govt providing their needs
even though most countries were ethnic Russians, they wanted own identity
the Eurasian republics didn't agree with the collapse of communist system
econ deterioration, food shortages, & cultural diff. led to independence
3
What effects are still felt today in S. Africa that resulted from the past government system that Nelson Mandela fought
immigration to South Africa has greatly increased
unemployment and imbalances in health care, education, and wealth
all people regardless of race and gender can now vote in South Africa
South Africa has had a black president and free elections
4
How did geographic contribute to the location of the Suez Canal, which is an important source of revenue for Egypt?
It was built to link the Tigris-Euphrates rivers to the Mediterranean Sea
It was built to link the Mediterranean and Red Sea
It uses the Nile River to connect the Mediterranean to Lake Victoria
It uses natural right valleys to connect the Mediterranean Sea with Lybya
5
Nationalism movements among African nations in the 1900's led to independence from-
European control
American colonies
Communist dictators
Muslim theocracy
6
As a result of the Muslim conquest, the primary language spoken across the North African and the Middle East -
Berber
Arabic
French
English
7
Based on the table above, one conclusion that can be made is-
The US has the most equality for women when it comes to health, edu & labor
Women are more valued in Saudi Arabia than in the United States
Many females in SW Asia and N. Africa do not receive education equal to men
Afghanistan is most equitable for women b/c it has the highest gender gap
8
Which title would apply to both Tsarist (Czarist) government of Russia and the government of the Soviet Union.
parliamentary
unlimited
constitutional
limited
9
Which nation shown on the map is Russia?
1
3
4
2
10
In case of Darfu, the evidence of crimes involving human rights violations in Sudan.
unlimited; persecuting people based on religion and ethnicity
unlimited, communist governments that do not provide individual rights
limited; allowing democratic principles such as rule by the people
limited; resolving religious conflicts in a civilized, peaceful manner
11
Most Russian urban centers are located in which part of the country ?
West
East
South
North
12
Based on the passage above, it can be inferred that Middle Eastern countries will -
have to cooperate in the future because they all need water
developed new water extraction technologies
spread their disagreements to neighboring countries
never be able to resolve their conflict over relgion
13
Based on the info in the chart (bottom right in orange is oil reserves in billion barrels), which is the best conclusion
All nations in Southwest Asia are dependent on the oil industry
SW Asia has the world's largest oil reserves,
The largest nations in Southwest Asia have the smallest oil reserves
The distribution of oil reserves in Southwest Asia is unequal
14
Why did many Eastern European countries come to be associated with the Soviet Union following the Second World War?
After the war, the Soviet Union invited the E.European countries
The European Union rejected the membership of the Eastern European nations
People living in E. European countries spoke the same language
Under Soviet control, the E. European countries were forced communism
15
In which of the econ systems would the factors of production be collectively owned for the common good?
Capitalism/Free Enterprise
Communist
Socialist
traditional
16
As Russia changes from a communist to a free enterprise system which of the following would be an expected effect?
voluntary exchange of goods and services by producers and consumers
guaranteed profits for business owners
no opportunities to own private property
less economic freedom for individuals and businesses
17
Which factor is most responsible for unifying Southwest Asia and North Africa as a culture region
theocratic governments
religious beliefs
Persian language
similar architecture
18
The conditions described in the excerpt are most likely a result of the legacy of -
poor economic decisions in South Africa
government corruption in South Africa
racial polocies in South Africa
tribal decisions in South Africa
19
From the author's point of view, the Russian Federation is an example of a government that is considered-
rule by one
rule by the people
rule by many
rule by few
20
The Israeli and Palestinian Conflict was caused by -
disputes over what the government religion should be
disputes over which holidays should be celebrated
disputes over land and borders; both sides claiming Israel is theirs
disputes over what the official language should be;
21
Which statement best explains the significance of the passage above?
Techonology helped people gain access to rights and freedoms
Rebel leaders were afraid to speak out against the government
Arab leaders traditionally protected the rights of their citizens
Arab countries have little access to technology now
22
After the breakup of the Soviet Union, the government of Russia was trying to move from-
a lim govt under the Soviet Union toward an unlim govt in Modern Russia
an unlim govt under the Soviet Union toward an unlim govt in Modern Russia
an unlim govt under the Soviet Union toward a lim govt in Modern Russia
a lim govt under the Soviet Union toward a lim govt in Modern Russia
23
Using documents A and B, why were black Africans in S. Africa unable to benefit from their country's rich resources
The legal system supported racial prejudice in the country
They preferred to let white Africans manage business of the land
They did not know how to obtain profits from the land
they decided to move to other democratic parts of Africa
24
What generalization best describes how the literacy rate might affect a country's GDP per capita?
The countries with the lowest GDP per capita have the high literacy rates
the literacy rate is only related to the life expectancy
as the literacy rate increases, the greater the country's GDP per capita
there is not a pattern/relationship between the literacy rate and the GDP
25
Which letter indicates the country of South Africa?
D
C
B
A
26
In 1994, Rwanda underwent one of the bloodiest conflicts. This conflict was due to
the rejection of Jewish immigrants within the border of Rwanda
religious wars between Muslims and Jews
tribal conflict between the Tutsis and Hutus
religious divisions between the Sunnis and Shiites
27
Which religious tradition separated from the Roman Catholic Church in Europe, and blended into Russian culture?
Buddhism
Communism
Eastern Orthodox
Rabbinic Judaism
28
How has the distribution of natural resources in SW Asia and North Africa affected economic patterns in the region?
the region is home to many factories producing exports
some nation in the region have significant wealth from the sale of oil
A growing lumber industry has developed in the region
A majority of the people living in the region work in diamond mines
29
In which economic system are the four basic economic questions determined by the people, business, and entrepreneurs?
traditional economy
socialist economy
communist economy
free enterprise/capitalist economy
30
In what way did physical geography affect the language patterns of Sub-Saharan Africa?
Mountain ranges stopped the spread of languages across the continent
Deserts & oceans served as barriers to the spread of some language families
languages were able to spread from islands in the Indian Ocean to Africa
River systems in Africa helped to spread the languages in Africa
31
Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were both honored as Nobel Peace Prize recipients because of their commutment to-
building schools for the poor
protecting the environment
ending racial injustice
spreading Christian teachings
32
How does Russia's natural resources influence it's economy?
Russia contains a vast amount of timber and iron ore
Russia contains a great amount of oil, which profits from sells to Europe
Russia lacks adequate oil supplies
Russia contains the Trans-Siberian railroad
33
Which characteristic is shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
they started in different world regions
they share a belief in one god
they share the same sacred book
they celebrated the same religious holidays
34
Why would Russia want to occupy Ukraine?
Russia needs more space for population growth
Russia would like to have access tot he ports on the Aral Sea
Ukraine's military can overcome the Russian army
Ukraine would give Russia access to a naval port on the Black Sea
35
In Central Africa, conflict has been ongoing between the Hutus and Tutsis since 1994. What is the source of conflict
cultural differences
religious differences
ethnic differences
economic differences
36
According to the information in the excerpt, one factor that has influeced cultural chang in SW Asia has been-
political revolutions
technological advances
religious leaders
trade relationship
37
The cultures in N Africa are more closely associated with Middle Eastern cultures than with the of the rest of Africa
only North Africa was part of the Ottoman Empire
most of the people of North Africa have emigrated from Asia
only Sub-Saharan Africa had been subjected to European imperialism
The Sahara had limited contact between North Africa and the rest of Africa
38
What can be inferred about Africa from the cartoon above?
Europe has valuable gold fields
Africa is the most desirable place to live
Africa is a wealthier continent than Europe
Europeans took African resources
39
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the government of Russia became more limited by -
restricting voting requirements
imposing immigration limitations
encouraging private enterprise
allowing multiple political parties
